East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based
upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the
university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are
treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full
potential; RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a
strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources;
and
COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

JOB
PURPOSE

Work performed in
supervising security officers on the shift, monitoring shift activities,
controlling campus security, conducting investigations of crimes and accidents,
protecting property, facilities, citizens, staff and students by law
enforcement.

CHARACTERISTIC
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(Essential
functions for this position are on file in the Office of Human Resources for
your information.)

-Prepares and posts the
daily schedule of assignments for driving patrols, walking patrols, and dispatch
desk

-Prepares and submits
work performance reports

-Counsels employees on
problems and deficiencies such as tardiness and incomplete uniform

-Responds to electronic
alarms, radio and telephone calls on fires, personal injuries and crimes in
progress

-Dispatches nearest
available units needed to control reported situation

-Communicates with
municipal and state police according to procedure

-Oversees training of
new officers by orienting officers to shift activities and procedures, assuring
exposure to all security procedures, and evaluating training progress

-Performs certain
administrative and operational tasks for the shift such as coordinating vehicle
availability with maintenance department, and arranging for escort or transport
of the disabled, injured, "VIP's", or persons carrying cash funds

-All incumbents are expected to perform these functions except for those
qualifying under the Americans with Disabilities Act for a reasonable
accommodation.

-These functions may vary by institution.

-Incumbents may provide backup to various functions within the unit.

-May be required to perform related clerical tasks as assigned

-Performs other work as assigned

DIRECTION
RECEIVED

Employees work
under general supervision. Advice and guidance are available from the
supervisor as needed for complex issues or exceptions to policy.

DIRECTION GIVEN

Supervises security
officers on the shift.

JOB
SPECIFICATIONS

Meets the
requirements of a Certified Police Officer, per TCA 38-8-107, including
completion or attendance and completion within one year following employment, of
a law enforcement academy curriculum approved by the Tennessee Peace Officer
Standards and Training Commission.

Meets the
requirements of TCA 38-8-106, Qualifications of Police Officers:

(1)Be at least eighteen
(18) years of age;

(2)Be a citizen of the
United States;

(3)Be a high school
graduate or possess equivalency;

(4)Not have been convicted
of or pleaded guilty to or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony
charge or to any violation of any federal or state laws or city ordinances
relating to force, violence, theft, dishonesty, gambling, liquor or controlled
substances;

(5)Not have been released
or discharged under any other than honorable discharge from any of the armed
forces of the United States;

(6)Have his fingerprints
on file with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation;

(7)Have passed a physical
examination by a licensed physician;

(8)Have a good moral
character as determined by a thorough investigation conducted by the employing
agency; and

(9)Be free of all apparent
mental disorders as described in the Diagnostic and Statistical manual of Mental
Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III) of the American Psychiatric Association.
Applicants must be certified as meeting these criteria by a qualified
professional in the psychiatric or psychological fields.

Possess a
valid Tennessee operator license as issued by the Tennessee Department of
Safety.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS

-Knowledge of the court
system and presentation of evidence in court proceedings

-Knowledge of campus
policies, city, county and state laws

-Knowledge of modern
police practices and methods used in crime investigations and the identification
and presentation of physical evidence

-Knowledge of geographic
area of the campus

-Knowledge of the
principles and practices of security supervision

-Knowledge of the campus
and local area provisions for emergency situations

-Ability to ascertain
facts through personal contact, observation, and to determine proper course of
action

-Administrative and
supervisory ability

-Ability to maintain
emotional control under pressure

-Ability to explain and
interpret provisions of laws, ordinances, and regulations

-Ability to enforce laws
firmly, tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others

-Ability to plan and
direct the work of others

-Ability to operate all
law-enforcement equipment necessary in the performance of required duties

-Ability to meet local
area and institutional requirements related to bonding, arrest authority and
weapons use

-Ability to establish
and maintain an effective working relationship with the students, the public and
other employees

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Specific working
conditions, physical demands and special conditions relative to this position
are on file in the Office of Human Resources for your information.

DateSkillEvaluation

5/2004
10 623334332

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The intent of this
job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties
and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and
shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and
responsibilities of any particular position.